A key decision when writing a will is the choice of who will serve as the personal representative of your estate after your death. The role of the personal representative – also called an executor – is to administer your estate, including wrapping up your...
Estate planning is beneficial for every individual. But the more assets you own, the more important it is to take a proactive approach. From tax obligations and probate, to medical decisions and family dynamics, estate planning provides loved ones clear answers to...
At our law firm, we represent families who have kids with a variety of disabilities. From the time of diagnosis, legal issues present themselves concerning asset management that will need to continue throughout the disabled child’s life to preserve their...
People with elderly parents or other senior relatives or friends must always be on the lookout for signs that someone may have taken advantage of their older loved ones in scams that can drain them of their money and assets. Some of these concerned Coloradans may be...
One of the main decisions in estate planning is what to leave to your children. Many Coloradans know almost automatically that they just want to split things equally. But even that is sometimes more complex than you might think. Potential for sibling dissension For...
For more than 50 years, the state of Colorado has provided early intervention (EI) services for children with developmental disabilities from birth to three years old. If your baby or toddler is showing behaviors or delays that concerns you, be sure to work with your...
The digital age has changed every aspect of how we conduct life. That includes estate planning. There are now countless do-it-yourself will creation tools out there, each making the case that this DIY approach is all you actually need. But as the old saying goes: If...
Most people have a broad idea of how they want their estates to pass to others after their deaths. For example, it might make sense for a particular individual that most assets go to a surviving spouse, to surviving children or to a charity. But what about individual...
Running a business requires an intense focus on the here and now. There are customers to serve and contracts to fulfill. Ensuring these things happen often takes priority. However, there comes a time where you need to think long-term, to the days when you are no...
Revocable living trusts – or RLTs – are flexible estate planning tools that facilitate the smooth transition of property and asset management in case of incapacity as well as allow families to avoid the probate process in state court. The RLT is “living” because it is...
